How far is Houston, AK from Palmer, AK?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houston and Palmer is 23.21 miles (37.35 km).
Flight distance from Houston, AK to Palmer, AK is 23.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houston, Alaska to Palmer, Alaska is: 28.72 miles (46.22 km) by car.
Driving from Houston to Palmer will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Houston
City in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States
| Population | 2462 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°37'49"N 149°49'5"W |
| Latitude | 61.6302800 |
| Longitude | -149.8180600 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7766 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 61°35'58"N 149°6'52"W |
| Latitude | 61.5994100 |
| Longitude | -149.1145600 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Palmer: South Colony Way (-149.114582,61.599443)
Estimated Travel Time Between Houston and Palmer
The distance between Houston and Palmer is 46 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 30 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Houston and Palmer. The current time is 16:17:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.84 liters (1.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houston and Palmer.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houston to Palmer is $4.39 (diesel $4.68).
Alaska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.33 | $4.56 | $4.76 | $4.62 |
| Total | $4.39 | $4.62 | $4.83 | $4.68 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alaska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.334 (Diesel $4.616) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houston and Palmer (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
